Supports Smith in re-election bid for Council

In the upcoming election on Tuesday, I'll be voting to re-elect Gordon Smith to City Council.

I first met Gordon in the fall of 1991 in Atlanta, where we both had attended Oxford College of Emory University. He stood out even then as a very bright young man, with a thirst for knowledge, wisdom beyond his years, and a desire to make the world a better place.

After I moved to Asheville some 17 years later, it came as no surprise to me to see Gordon rise to the challenges of running for and serving on Asheville City Council. Over the last four years, I've watched him utilize the same talents he displayed all those years ago, serving this city that he loves so dearly with integrity, an open mind, and the listening skills that can be so rare in elected officials.

Gordon has worked hard on challenging issues including sustainability, greenway expansions, local food security, bike-friendliness and affordable housing. He helped make Asheville the first Bee City USA.

Perhaps most importantly, Gordon has repeatedly found the sensible balance between the economic needs of our city and the responsible treatment of its citizens and environment. The Sierra Club endorsed him, and I would encourage voters to look at his record and support him. I believe he deserves four more years to continue his leadership. He will do all he can to continue to make Asheville such a wonderful place to live, work and play.

Mike Kenton, Asheville

Kenton is chairman of the Asheville Tree Commission.

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Supports Smith in re-election bid for Council

In the upcoming election on Tuesday, I?ll be voting to re-elect Gordon Smith to City Council. I first met Gordon in the fall of 1991 in Atlanta, where we both had attended Oxford College of Emory